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Jenifer Brandeberry and Julie McKenna of Brandeberry McKenna Public Affairs joined on October 30 to discuss the ballot measures Coloradoans will decide as well as how the coronavirus pandemic effected the legislative session. We also learn about new shows to add to our binge list!

Jim Merrill of Bernstein Shur sat down virtually with us October 23 to talk about the governor’s race and the themes that are driving the legislative races. Jim also shares what his last meal on Earth would be!

Theresa Kostrzewa and Lisa Martin of Capitol Advantage joined us October 21 to give us a lay of the land on the gubernatorial and attorney races. Theresa and Lisa also talk about the state legislative races and all the attention the state has been receiving on all levels this election. We also add …

Dave Picard of the Wyoming Group joined us October 28 to give us an overview of how the legislative primaries played out earlier this year and how the Legislature operates in even years versus odd years versus interim months. Dave also gives a shout out to his favorite restaurant!

Sandy Braden of Braden Heidner Lowe & Associates sat down with us virtually October 28 to talk all things Kansas. We learned how the primaries and retirements will shake up the Legislature and Sandy’s favorite tv channel to binge!

Brian Allen of Capitol Hill Advisors joined us October 27 to break down the upcoming elections in Utah. We learned a bit about the gubernatorial contest and how the pandemic effected the legislative session this year. Brian shares what his last meal on Earth would be!

Rick Russell of State Street Advisors came back on the pod October 27 to talk about the competitive state chamber races in the Key State this cycle. Rick also shares with us what his next, new adventure will be!

Ted Popely sat down with us virtually on October 22 to go over how the state house came to be under a coalition majority control. We also get a lesson in how the state’s unique Permanent Fund Dividend effects politics and everyday life in Alaska. Ted also shares what he’s been binging recently!

Amber Barnes, friend of the pod, from McGuireWoods joined on October 14 to talk about things to watch on election night in the Palmetto State, a notable retirement in the legislature, and what issues are likely to be brought up next session. We also see where her sports loyalties lie!